Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Discovery and Data Collection: o Enrollment trends – Compare historic university and academic programs enrollment trends to peer institutions. Document projected enrollments based on historic data and national statistical projections. o Understand university strategic goals o Document academic, research, & support service goals and trends o Understand student life goals, best practices, and trends in higher education facilities o Understand university identity & vision o Define the extents of the campus master plan • Facilities Analysis o Review existing space inventory and use database o Review existing building condition index and parametric lifecycle information o Review existing infrastructure condition assessments o Link space needs to university strategic goals o Corelate space needs with academic, research, outreach, and enrollment trends • Idea Generation o Create a vision that reinforces the university’s identity and strategic goals. o Compose a design framework that will enhance enrollment & retention rates, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and relationships with the surrounding community. o Outline specific goals to realize the university’s strategic vision, organize these goals into short-term (3-5 years), mid-term (5-10 years), and long-term (10+ years) goals. o Document compelling issues and opportunities o Understand the unique characteristics of the university, limitations, and possibilities. • Refinement o Develop preliminary graphics and conceptual development areas. o Develop space needs assessment based on data analytics. o Develop strategies for Enhanced Student Life Amenities Campus Housing Dining Services Campus Infrastructure Statewide Facilities & Support Structures Technology Multi-disciplinary Learning E-learning Statewide Research Statewide Community Outreach & Education Sustainability & Energy Conservation Health & Wellness Athletics Mobility Parking Business Operations Outline an illustrative framework for campus planning and design: vision, identity, values, drivers, and planning principles. o Obtain feedback from the Brookings community, campus community, Campus Senior Leadership Team, and Campus Master Plan Task Force. • Deliverables o Prepare executive summary o Prepare comprehensive campus master planning document Outline current conditions, significant data, trends, and subjective information Outline overarching goals Document global, national, regional, and local role of the university Document master plan build-out goals: timeline, phases, priorities, and connections Identify Implementation Strategies, Principles and Challenges Provide Funding & Cost Projections Develop projected needs-based program summaries for academic, research, South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Stations, outreach, housing, student life, athletics, business operations, infrastructure, circulation, parking, and open space. Develop focus areas for capital improvement projects. o Develop ArcGIS Interactive Campus Planning Framework
